Springfield, LA Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Springfield, Louisiana has an estimated population of 382, a large decrease from the 427 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.8% White, 11.0% Multiracial, 7.6% Black, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Springfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Springfield has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Springfield, that probability was 29.3% in 2020 and 34.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 384th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Springfield was ranked the 376th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

305 residents of Springfield, or 79.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 103rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. White residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 83.4% to 79.8%.

Springfield is more White than neighboring Ponchatoula (60.3% White), Hammond (49.9% White), and Natalbany (38% White). Springfield is less White than neighboring Killian (81.4% White), and Albany (97.4% White).

Springfield's Black Population

29 residents of Springfield, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 339th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 10.1% to 7.6%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring Killian (6.7% Black), and Albany (1.1% Black). Springfield is less Black than neighboring Ponchatoula (31.9% Black), Hammond (43.4% Black), and Natalbany (49.5% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

2 residents of Springfield, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.5%.

Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Killian (0% Asian), and Albany (0% Asian). Springfield is less Asian than neighboring Ponchatoula (0.9% Asian), Hammond (1.2% Asian), and Natalbany (1.9% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Springfield, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 374th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.0%.

Springfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Killian (2.6% Hispanic), Albany (1.4% Hispanic), Ponchatoula (3.7% Hispanic), Hammond (3% Hispanic), and Natalbany (8% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Springfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 234th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Springfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Killian (0.9% Native American/Other), Ponchatoula (1.2% Native American/Other), and Hammond (0.9% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Springfield, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 131st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 4.2% to 11.0%.

Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Killian (8.4% Multiracial), Albany (0.1% Multiracial), Ponchatoula (2% Multiracial), Hammond (1.6% Multiracial), and Natalbany (2.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.